Pope Francis remains in stable condition at Gemelli hospital as he battles pneumonia for the 17th day. He expressed gratitude for the prayers and well-wishes he has received in a written message released by the Vatican. The pope met with two Vatican officials on Sunday, including Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and has continued to lead the Vatican during his hospital stay, despite not being able to lead Sunday prayers for the third week in a row.
The Vatican reported that the pope’s condition had stabilized following a breathing crisis the previous day. While he experienced a constriction in his respiratory airways on Friday, his blood circulation has remained stable and his white blood cell count has not increased, indicating that his infection may be improving. The pope continues to require non-invasive ventilation and high-flow oxygen therapy, alternating between the two.
Francis, who is known to work tirelessly, has been eating normally, moving about his hospital room, and undergoing treatment. He has a history of lung infections due to pleurisy in his youth and having part of one lung removed. The Vatican has not provided a timeline for his treatment, and it is unclear when he will be able to return to public appearances. Despite the guarded prognosis, prayers and well-wishes from around the world continue to pour in for Pope Francis as he battles pneumonia.
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